(Excerpts from the essay competition announced by the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Kuwait)

From Armenian School of Kuwait:

‘’Every nation has the right to live in a free, peaceful and sovereign country… Independence is for a person to live in his country a free, honorable and dignified life without injustice and oppression.’’

– Ara Sarkissian
(12 grade)

‘’On 21 September, 1991 our people rebuilt their independence, and the dreams we had aspired to fulfill before the declaration of independence, have become tangible reality today… Therefore, we, as a nation, must unify and form programs for the benefit of our nation and progress-oriented visions that require a profound sense of national consciousness and unceasing work. Let the Independence Day be the symbol of our national unity.’’

– Christ Seropian
(11 grade)

‘’Our homeland is a part of our hearts, the symbol of our existence and our sacred highest value. The new generation of Armenia must work on further developing its homeland.’’

– Lala Khachadourian
(10 grade)

From Shirakatsy Lyceum: (International Scientific Educational Complex, Yerevan)

“Independence cannot be won, it can only be earned… It’s time to wake up from the den of nightmares and to look up to the bright sky, and believe me, it’s always blue for the worthy.

– Tigran Ter-Matevosyan
(12 grade)

“To be independent one needs to have their heart and soul to be free (independent). I wholeheartedly wish my apricotty country to always flourish and have a bright and better future… I also wish to live in an economically advanced and peaceful country. We will do everything possible to preserve the Independence (Independent title) of our country.

– Youri Babinyan
11 grade

“Independence is the fulfillment of a centuries-old dream of our nation, an absolute power and value to ensure future prospects of development”.

– Sargis Boyakhchyan
(11 grade)

“This year will mark the 30th anniversary of Armenian Independence. For 30 years something has been different, Armenia remained itself, but it is different in a way! Even though struggles are present, hence tears are too, Armenia has been smiling for 30 years in a more than 2000 year-old history.

– Hamlet Karayan
(10 grade)

‘’ … native land gave strength and energy to his combatants, who fought fearlessly … And all that only for the peace and independence of their country, their native homeland. It is because of them that we have had an independent country, a clear and serene sky and a secure future for more than thirty years.’’

– Lyudmila Petrosyan
(12 grade)


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